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Vietnam's VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch its 1st satellites

Published

11 August 2026

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technology

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Government & Space

◆ Geography

Vietnam

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Vietnamese aerospace firm VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in orbit aboard a 2027 rideshare mission, marking a significant step in Vietnam's ambition to develop its space industry.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 17 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 21 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Vietnam's satellite launch deal with SpaceX opens direct access to affordable spaceflight, letting you plan space-based services supported by reliable launch capability from one of the largest global providers.

◆ Coverage

17 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026

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Government & Spacespace-industrysatellite-launchvietnamspacexrideshare-mission